2026 Dodge Charger: Gas Sixpack or Electric Daytona
The Charger is back for 2026, and it arrives with a choice no muscle car has offered before: a gas twin-turbo Sixpack that
you can drive off the lot today, or an all-electric Daytona for buyers ready to plug in. Both are all-wheel drive, both
come as a two-door or a four-door, and both seat five. For a Central Indiana driver who wants real performance without
giving up daily usability, that fork is where the decision starts, so we lead with the gas Charger that is on the ground
right now, then walk through the electric Daytona as the lineup’s other way to go. Below you will find the engines and
output, the trims and starting prices, the body styles and dimensions, the standard safety gear, and the warranty.
Charger at a Glance
Specification
Detail
Body styles
Two-door or four-door, seats 5
Powertrains
Gas 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (Sixpack) or all-electric Daytona
Drive
All-wheel drive on every trim
Gas output
420 hp (R/T) or 550 hp (Scat Pack)
Electric output
630 hp (Daytona Scat Pack)
Rear-drive mode
Driver-selectable 100% rear-wheel-drive mode on the gas trims
Starting MSRP
$49,995*
*Starting MSRP is the two-door figure at launch for the 2026 model year, excluding destination.
Gas or Electric: Two Ways to Drive a Charger
The first decision on a 2026 Charger is not the trim or the color. It is the powertrain, because Dodge built this car to
be sold two ways at once. The gas Charger, which Dodge calls the Sixpack, runs a 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six and fills
up at any pump. The electric Charger, the Daytona, runs on a 442-volt battery and plugs in. They share the same body,
the same all-wheel-drive footing, and the same five-seat cabin, so the split really does come down to how you want to
fuel your miles.
Feature
Gas Charger Sixpack
Electric Charger Daytona
Power source
3.0L twin-turbo inline-six
442-volt lithium-ion battery
Output
420 hp (R/T) or 550 hp (Scat Pack)
630 hp (Daytona Scat Pack)
Drive
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Fill-up
Any gas pump
Plug-in charging
The electric Daytona is part of the same 2026 lineup and worth understanding, and we cover it in full below, but check
current availability before you set your heart on a specific electric build.
Standard all-wheel drive is not just a spec line for a Central Indiana driver, either. Winters here bring cold, snow, and
salted roads, exactly the conditions where power at all four wheels earns its keep on a daily commute. The classic
Charger sent its power to the rear wheels only, which meant real care on the first snow of the season. Every 2026 Charger,
gas or electric, puts power to all four wheels as the default, and the gas Sixpack adds a driver-selectable rear-drive
mode for a dry-day, classic-muscle-car feel when you want it.
The Gas Charger Sixpack
The gas Charger, the one Dodge calls the Sixpack, runs a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-six, and it comes in two states
of tune. The R/T makes 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque. Step up to the Scat Pack and the same engine is turned
up to 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft.
Both send power through an eight-speed automatic to all four wheels, and both carry a party trick: a driver-selectable
mode that sends 100% of the drive to the back axle when you want the car to behave like a classic rear-drive muscle car.
That is a drive mode, not a separate drivetrain, so all-wheel-drive traction is right there whenever you want it back.
Gas trim
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
EPA city / hwy / combined
R/T
3.0L twin-turbo inline-six
420 hp @ 5,200 rpm
469 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
17 / 26 / 20
Scat Pack
3.0L twin-turbo inline-six
550 hp @ 6,200 rpm
531 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
16 / 23 / 19
A couple of practical notes on running one. The R/T takes regular unleaded, while the higher-output Scat Pack asks for
premium, which is worth factoring into the fuel budget if you are cross-shopping the two. Both draw from a 17.5-gallon
tank and carry a curb weight of 4,816 pounds. The R/T Plus and the Scat Pack Plus are the more-equipped versions of the
R/T and Scat Pack, and they use the same engines, so the power figures above carry straight across to the Plus builds.
The Electric Charger Daytona
The all-electric Charger wears the Daytona name, and it is the muscle side of the electric story rather than an economy
commuter. The Daytona Scat Pack makes 630 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque from a 442-volt lithium-ion battery, with
all-wheel drive standard. On an EPA-rated basis it travels an estimated range up to roughly 263 miles, with the exact
figure moving depending on the wheel and tire choice, so treat that as a ceiling to confirm on the specific build. The
Plus version adds equipment on top of it.
Electric trim
Output
Battery
Drive
EPA-estimated range
Daytona Scat Pack
630 hp / 627 lb-ft
442-volt lithium-ion
All-wheel drive
Up to about 263 miles
Daytona Scat Pack Plus
630 hp / 627 lb-ft
442-volt lithium-ion
All-wheel drive
Up to about 263 miles
Range varies with wheels, tires, weather, and how you drive, so the number above is a starting reference, not a promise
for every trip. Charging times, the battery’s energy capacity, and the connector type differ from one Daytona build to
the next, so those exact figures belong to the specific car you configure rather than to a single spec line here. As
noted above, the electric Daytona is not in stock at the moment, so if it is the one you want, start with a conversation
about ordering and timing.
Trims and Starting Price
The 2026 Charger lineup runs across both powertrains, from the gas R/T at the entry point up to the electric Daytona
Scat Pack Plus at the top. The prices below are the two-door starting figures; the four-door body style adds $2,000 on
every trim. Per-trim and current pricing move with configuration and any active programs, so live numbers for a specific
build sit at the specials hub.
Trim
Power
Starting price*
Best for
R/T
420 hp gas Sixpack
$49,995
The lowest way into a new gas Charger
R/T Plus
420 hp gas Sixpack
$54,990
R/T power with more standard equipment
Scat Pack
550 hp gas Sixpack
$54,995
The stronger 550-hp gas engine at a value price
Scat Pack Plus
550 hp gas Sixpack
$59,990
Top gas power with the fuller equipment level
Daytona Scat Pack
630 hp electric
$59,995
Buyers ready to go electric with muscle-car output
Daytona Scat Pack Plus
630 hp electric
$64,990
The most-equipped electric Charger
*Starting price is the two-door figure at launch for the 2026 model year, excluding the $1,995 destination charge. The
four-door body style adds $2,000 on every trim.
A quick way to read the ladder: if you want gas, the R/T is the entry and the Scat Pack is the power upgrade, with each
having a Plus version that adds equipment. If you want electric, the Daytona Scat Pack is the entry point and the Plus
is the loaded build. For current pricing and any active Charger programs:
Here is a first for the Charger nameplate: you pick not only gas or electric, but two doors or four. The two-door is
the coupe-style build; the four-door adds rear doors for easier back-seat access. Both share the same footprint and
seat five, so the body-style choice is about how you get people in and out, not about size or seating count.
Dimension
Measurement
Body styles
Two-door or four-door
Seating
5
Overall length
206.6 in
Width
79.8 in
Wheelbase
121 in
Height
58.9 to 59 in
Curb weight, gas Sixpack
4,816 lbs
Curb weight, electric Daytona
5,778 lbs (two-door) / 5,828 lbs (four-door)
The dimensions hold steady across the trims and both body styles, so a Scat Pack and an R/T take up the same space in
your garage. The one figure that moves a lot is weight: the electric Daytona carries close to a thousand pounds more than
the gas Sixpack, which is the battery’s doing and a normal trait of an EV. If a tight garage bay or a compact parking
spot is a concern, measure against the 206.6-inch length and the 79.8-inch width before you commit.
Safety and Driver Aids
The Charger puts its core driver-assist features on the standard list rather than tucking them behind an options sheet.
Every 2026 Charger, gas or electric, comes with these:
Standard driver aid
What it does
Forward Collision Warning-Plus
Watches the road ahead, warns you when a crash looks likely, can help apply the brakes, and adds coverage for left
turns across oncoming traffic
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Keeps the distance you set from the car ahead, and in stop-and-go traffic it can brake all the way to a halt, then
pull away again
Blind Spot Detection
Watches the lanes beside you and flags a vehicle sitting where your mirrors cannot catch it
Beyond those, lane-departure warning and electronic stability control also come standard. Lane-departure warning alerts
you if the car wanders out of its lane without a turn signal, and stability control helps keep the car settled if a corner
or a slick patch starts to push it around.
One feature splits by trim: ParkSense front, rear, and side parking sensors come standard on the Scat Pack, Scat Pack
Plus, Daytona Scat Pack, and Daytona Scat Pack Plus, gauging the gaps as you ease into a tight spot. The R/T and R/T Plus
do not include ParkSense as standard, so if the parking sensors matter to you, look at the Scat Pack trims or check the
equipment on the specific R/T you are considering. A formal overall crash-test star rating has not been published for the
2026 Charger yet; check the latest published results for the exact build when they are available.
Warranty
Dodge backs the Charger with the same factory coverage that stands behind its other new models. Here is what comes with
a new one:
Coverage
Term
Basic limited warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Powertrain limited warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Corrosion (perforation)
60 months / unlimited miles
24-hour roadside assistance
60 months / 60,000 miles
The five-year powertrain and roadside terms stand out, since they run well past the basic period. If you are looking at
the electric Daytona, ask us about the high-voltage battery coverage on that specific vehicle. See your dealer for exactly
what each plan covers.
Buying a Charger in Central Indiana
Ready to shop a Charger without a long drive? Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Anderson is where local buyers lock
in the powertrain, the body style, and the trim, then agree on a price that holds. Our Up Front Guaranteed Pricing
means the figure on the window is the figure you work from, with nothing waiting to be tacked on once you sit down at
the desk.
Program
What you get
Up Front Guaranteed Pricing
One honest window price, no back-end surprises
Complimentary First Oil Change
Covered on every new vehicle
Free Car Washes for Life
For original owners, on new and used vehicles
Saturday Service
The service shop is open on Saturdays
When you want to see which Chargers are on the lot right now and how each is configured:
If a brand-new Charger is more car than your budget wants, a Mopar Certified Pre-Owned Dodge gets you in the door with
the factory still standing behind it. Each one has to pass a 125-point inspection and comes with its CARFAX history
report in hand. There are two coverage tiers, one built for newer, lower-mileage cars and one that opens up to older
ones, so a used Charger with some age on it can still qualify. The program page lays out exactly which years and
mileages land in each tier.
No two buyers reach our finance desk with the same history, and we are built for all of them: strong scores, buyers who
have worked through a tough stretch, first-time owners new to the country, and anyone another lot already turned away.
When a frozen or beat-up credit file is what stalls things, that is precisely the job our Unfreeze Your Credit program
was made for. Send the application in ahead of your visit and the financing is wrapped up while you are still torn
between the gas Sixpack and the electric Daytona.
Both. Dodge sells the 2026 Charger two ways: a gas model called the Sixpack, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo
inline-six, and an all-electric model called the Daytona, powered by a 442-volt battery. They share the same body,
all-wheel drive, and five-seat cabin. The gas Sixpack is the one on the lot right now; the electric Daytona is
part of the same lineup.
It depends on the trim. The gas R/T makes 420 horsepower, and the gas Scat Pack makes 550 horsepower, both from
the twin-turbo inline-six. The electric Daytona Scat Pack makes 630 horsepower. So output climbs from 420 to 630
depending on whether you go gas or electric and which trim you pick.
Yes, every 2026 Charger is all-wheel drive, gas or electric. The gas Sixpack trims add a driver-selectable mode
that sends 100% of the power to the rear wheels when you want a rear-drive feel. That is a drive mode you switch
on, not a separate drivetrain, so all-wheel drive comes right back when you switch it off.
Both. Either body style is available across the gas and electric versions alike. Both body styles share the same
dimensions and seat five, so it comes down to whether you want rear doors for easier back-seat access.
The Daytona Scat Pack carries an EPA-estimated range up to roughly 263 miles, with the exact figure moving
depending on the wheel and tire choice. Real-world range also shifts with weather and driving style. Confirm the
rated range on the specific build you are considering.
Six trims across two powertrains. On gas: the R/T at $49,995, R/T Plus at $54,990, Scat Pack at $54,995, and Scat
Pack Plus at $59,990. On electric: the Daytona Scat Pack at $59,995 and Daytona Scat Pack Plus at $64,990. Each is
a two-door starting figure at launch for the 2026 model year, excluding destination, and the four-door body style
adds $2,000 on every trim. What a specific build actually costs moves with its configuration and any current
programs, so our
current inventory
has the live numbers.
Both are gas Chargers with the same 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, but the Scat Pack is turned up. The R/T makes 420
horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque and runs on regular unleaded. The Scat Pack makes 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft
and asks for premium. The Scat Pack also adds standard ParkSense parking sensors. If you want the strongest gas
engine, the Scat Pack is the one.
A new Charger comes with 36 months or 36,000 miles of basic coverage, 60 months or 60,000 miles of powertrain and
roadside coverage, and 60 months of corrosion protection with no mileage cap. On the electric Daytona, ask us
about the high-voltage battery coverage for that specific vehicle.
Yes. Every Mopar Certified Pre-Owned Dodge has cleared a 125-point inspection and comes with a CARFAX report, and
two coverage tiers between them reach a wide range of ages and mileages. See the
certified inventory
or the program page for what
is on the lot now and the complete terms.
